Accountant (12 month) - Central Office

Job Title

To provide accounting services and technical support to local school bookkeepers and the central office finance department to insure efficient and effective management of financial affairs of the school system.

Supervisory Responsibilities - In absence of CSFO.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist bookkeeping employees including, local school bookkeepers, with matters related to payroll, insurance, audit preparation, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Maintain appropriate general ledgers of fund accounting at the Central Office, verify computer print-outs, and balance such accounts as required.
• Reconcile all bank accounts monthly with the assistance from various bookkeepers.
• Reconcile and monitor all Central Office Certificates of Deposits.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and end-of-year financial statements and annual school budgets.
• Work, as needed, with the State Examiners on the system-wide audit to include local schools.
• Prepare local, state and federal reports as required for reimbursement or other purposes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reports for the district.
• Post the monthly reports required by State law on the Board's website.
• Perform internal control audits to insure that local schools are in compliance with audit procedures and Board policies.
• Prepares and files quarterly Alabama Medicaid Administrative expenditure certification.
• Assist the Human Resource Department with retirements.
• Prepares and processes W2s and 1099s as required by the IRS and Social Security Administration.
• Performs the usual office routines and practices of a business office.
• Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Education And/Or Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business. Three years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field. Complete the AASBO program for CSFO's and Local School Bookkeeper's within three years. Comply with AASBO certificate program continuing education requirements.

Language Skills

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Ability to communicate orally, polite and respectful to others. Able to check and proofread documents for accuracy as well as proficiency in technology and computer programs.

Physical Demands

Moderate lifting, stooping and kneeling are required. Extended amounts of time at the computer and keyboard is expected.

Work Environment

Works with little supervision, makes timely completion of office projects and adapts to changing priorities. Keeps all Human Resource, Substitute and System related information confidential. Ability to organize and maintain accurate records.

Professional Conduct

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, and engagement in acts that are contrary to TCSS policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system and/or violates the Alabama Code of Ethics.

FLSA Status

Exempt

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of those in this classification.

Approved:

January 13, 2015